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AK62 LHY

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,379 mi
Last recorded82,379 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 LHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 82,379 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 80,715 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 79,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 77,808 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear petrol tank straps are corroded

Rear both rear shocks have corrosion

petrol cap sealing device is perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,940 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,665 miles

Offside Rear Outer brake pad linings - breaking up

Fail 29 Oct 2020 68,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer brake pad linings - breaking up

Pass 26 Oct 2019 61,319 miles

Nearside stop light - dim

Offside Rear brake pads - linings starting to break up

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2018 49,931 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,919 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 24,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AK62 LHY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 67,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK62 LHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK62 LHY registered?

AK62 LHY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AK62 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 LHY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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